Rhys P, Bachelor of Engineering Intern Latin America, Colombia My experience in Medellin was nothing short of incredible. After travelling through South America in 2015/2016 I had a desire to return and improve my Spanish skills. Thankfully with the QUT short term exchange program this was made possible.…
Cultural lessons from the Japanese
Katrine K, Bachelor of Nursing University Life in Japan: Kimono, Matcha and You at Sonoda Women’s University (December 2016) Konnichiwa! My name is Katrine, and I’m a third year student studying the Bachelor of Nursing. In the first two weeks of the December holidays, I have been very…
Spend your summer exploring Seoul
Jiwon L, Bachelor of Design (Honours) Korea University – International Winter Campus (Dec 2016– Jan 2017) Korea University is one of the highest ranked universities in the world in a variety study areas. The campus is filled with historical and incredible gothic-style architecture. As an architecture student, looking around…
Reimagining India, the experience of a lifetime
Samuel G, Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Business IndoGenius: Reimagining India Experiential Learning Program (February 2017) New Colombo Plan mobility grant recipient The ‘Reimaging India Experiential Learning Program’, conducted by IndoGenius, expertly introduced me to Indian culture, politics, entrepreneurship, innovation, history, economics and a variety of other…
Kiwi adventures
Holly, G. Bachelor of Music CIS Australia: January in Dunedin (Jan – Feb 2017) My name is Holly Geddes and I’ve just completed a summer semester at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand through QUT’s short-term exchange program. The seven-week program was completed with the help…
The Beginning of an Adventure
Destination: PHILIPPINES! Two weeks ago now, I left Australia to officially begin the next chapter, the adventure of a lifetime. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I’m Lauren, 19 years old, travel lover, tea enthusiast and extremely passionate about human rights and international affairs. I’m currently…
Engineering Design Summit in Cambodia
Himanthi M, Bachelor of Engineering Engineers Without Borders: Cambodia Design Summit (February 2017) The experiences and opportunities that were on offer were once in a lifetime. The opportunity to live in a remote Cambodian village really opened my eyes to realities of people’s lives around the world. The…
Tradition and Technology in Japan
Diana O, Bachelor of Creative Industries Ritsumeikan University Japanese Winter Program (Jan – Feb 2017) It was at the beginning of summer when I decided I needed a change, so QUT’s short-term mobility program in Japan was the perfect opportunity to do something productive in holidays while continuing…
Lights, Camera, Action!
Miranda E, Bachelor of Fine Arts Lights, Camera, Action Summer program at Michigan State University (July, 2016) I remember first hearing about the coordinator from America coming over to our uni to present this course. I’m not really a person that enjoys being away from home but I…
A Munich Experience
Kaydon L, Bachelor of Engineering Technical University of Munich (Semester 2, 2016) “Travel is really about the experiences that you gain on the journey. In the end, it will be those experiences that make up your memories.” (Bram Reusen, Travel Experience Live, 1 November 2012). I remember some…